Science in the Summer

Do you like Science? Try this website, Sci4KIDS (http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/) to learn LOTS of interesting things about almost EVERYTHING! And if you want more information about a topic, ask a librarian and we'll be glad to help you.

Finger Painting Fun!

Join us tomorrow, July 9th, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Children's Services for some finger painting fun!
Make your very own masterpiece to take home and proudly display.

This program is part of our Summer Reading Program "Be Creative" Click here to see when this fun program might visit an ACPL branch near you!





Click here to find out how this program supports Indiana's Academic Standards

National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature

Fans of children's picture books will want to know about the website of the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. Not only will you find information about the museum, located in Abilene, Texas, but also a long list of artist biographies and a variety of children's art activities based on the artwork of well-known illustrators. It's definitely worth a look!

Summer Reading Program Events

This week in Children's Services at the Main Library:

Monday, July 6th @ 11:30am - Team Read (registration required)
Wednesday, July 8th @ 10:30am - SmartStart Preschool Storytime: I Ain't Gonna Paint No More
Thursday, July 9th @ 10:30 am & 2pm - Finger Painting Fun
Friday, July 10th @ 10am - Babies & Books
Friday, July 10th @ 10:30am & 11am - Toddler Time
Saturday, July 11th from 8am to 12pm - Visit us at the Barr Street Market on the corner of Wayne & Barr Streets to make an ACPL bookmark.

Where is the Mama Duck?

This mama duck built her nest on the grounds of the downtown library! She is camouflaged by mulch and is almost covered by daylily leaves. We have seen at least 3 eggs in her nest.

If you happen to spot her, please remember to watch her from a distance. She has important work to do!

Happy Independence Day!

Have fun this 4th of July! The library is closed today and will reopen on Monday, July 6th.

Library is Closed Today

All branches of the ACPL are closed today, but don't let that stop you from learning and exploring! Check out these links:

• Fun Links (from television to cool stuff, you are sure to find something you'll enjoy)
• Homework Help (not just for homework, these links will help you discover how products are made, identify the tree in your backyard and learn more about that bug you just found)
• Downloadable Audiobooks (download an audiobook to your computer, MP3 player or IPOD right now with your library card)
• Inspire Databases (read magazines, newspapers, find science experiments and more)

We'll see you when the library reopens on Monday, July 6th!